Our Products
Dimensional Solutions provides integrated foundation design solutions for civil and structural engineers across every industry. All products operate within the dsAppManager unified framework.
Overview
Foundation3D is a comprehensive plant-focused footing analysis and design tool. It handles both soil-supported and pile-supported foundations with minimal input requirements, making it ideal for fast-paced plant environments.
Applications
- Heat exchangers
- Pressure vessels and drums
- Towers and stacks
- Pipe racks and supports
- Rotating equipment
Key Features
- Minimal input for rapid design turnaround
- Soil and pile-supported foundation modes
- Automatic load combination generation
- 3D visualization of foundation geometry
- AutoCAD drawing export
- Detailed calculation reports
Overview
Mat3D is a general-purpose mat foundation design solution that supports multiple load points on single mats or pile caps. It is built for complex structural systems requiring large continuous foundation elements.
Applications
- Buildings and commercial structures
- Transmission towers
- Refinery and process equipment
- Mechanical and industrial structures
- Multi-column mat foundations
Key Features
- Multiple load points on single mat
- Pile cap design capabilities
- Finite element analysis engine
- Soil spring modeling
- Rebar design and detailing
- Interactive graphical interface
Overview
DSAnchor is a dedicated anchorage-to-concrete design application that computes anchor capacity across all applicable failure modes rapidly and accurately. Its intuitive graphical interface allows for easy configuration of anchor groups.
Applications
- Equipment anchoring to concrete pads
- Structural steel base plate connections
- Column base connections
- Railing and barrier anchorage
- Mechanical equipment tie-downs
Key Features
- All ACI 318 anchor failure modes
- Single and group anchor configurations
- Customizable anchor parameters
- Graphical anchor layout editor
- Seismic and non-seismic design
- Detailed output reports
Overview
Shaft3D is an integrated drilled shaft and caisson foundation design tool that combines axial capacity analysis, lateral analysis, and concrete design in a single streamlined workflow.
Applications
- Transmission line structures
- Transportation infrastructure
- Residential and commercial buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Bridge foundations
Key Features
- Integrated axial capacity analysis
- Lateral load and deflection analysis
- Concrete shaft design
- Soil layering and profile input
- P-Y curve lateral analysis
- Comprehensive output documentation
Overview
ds-Tank3D provides specialized foundation design for cylindrical storage tanks, handling the unique loading conditions and soil interaction behavior required for tank structures in demanding industrial environments.
Applications
- Oil and gas storage tanks
- Petrochemical process vessels
- Water and wastewater tanks
- Industrial storage facilities
- Refinery tank farms
Key Features
- Annular and mat foundation options
- Tank loading from API standards
- Settlement analysis
- Seismic design provisions
- Soil bearing capacity checks
- Complete design documentation
Shared Capabilities Across All Products
Every Dimensional Solutions product is built on a common technology platform delivering these capabilities.
Windows Compatible
Streamlined installation and native Windows performance
3D/2D Visualization
Interactive graphical project views for better understanding
AutoCAD Export
Export design drawings directly to AutoCAD DWG format
Cost Analysis
Material and labor cost analysis built into the design workflow
Not sure which product is right for you?
Contact our team for guidance on choosing the right solution for your engineering workflows and licensing options.